Samlesbury Hall
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Samlesbury Hall,
Preston New Rd,
Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP

Tel: 01254 812010
Fax: 01254 812174

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  Events and Exhibitions  
 

Events

OWLS & HAWKS ROADSHOW

Every First Sunday in the Month

Come and see an amazing display.

Inside or outside weather dependant

 

GHOST INVESTIGATION EVENINGS

Friday 13th June 2008

Definitely worth a visit for this one!  Take part in Ghost Hunts around the Hall and a Midnight Seance all on the most Ghostly nights of the year!!

£60 inc Lancashire Supper

Over 18's Only!!

7pm - 2am

Tickets sell out quickly!! Get in fast!

 

PLANT FAIR AT  SAMLESBURY HALL

Sunday 22nd June 2008

11am - 4.30pm

Approximately ten specialist nurseries selling a range of interesting and unusual plants.

Admission to the plant fair is free but usual admission fee for the hall will be payable on the day

 

OUT OF AFRICA

Sunday 13th July 2008

Starts at 2pm

This Magical, Musical, Puppet Production brings the traditions and folk stories from the African Nation to life right infront of your eyes. Using two and a half foot puppets operated by our performing storytellers you are sure to be captivated and enthralled by this production. Puppets are part of African Heritage and originally came from tribal masks used in ritual displays. We have taken the traditional African Stories and brought them right up to date using western "Muppet" style rod and glove puppets, Storytelling and catchy songs all bursting out in this brand new musical that comes right 'Out of Africa'.

Adults £5

Children £3.50

Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £15

Tickets on sale NOW!!!!

Location Weather dependant!!

 

TREASURE ISLAND

Sunday 10th August 2008

Starts at 2pm

A new children’s musical version of this timeless tale of adventure, mutiny and friendship . Sail with Jim Hawkins on the Hispaniola in search of buried treasure.

Adults £5

Children £3.50

Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £15

Tickets on sale NOW!!!!

Location Weather dependant!!

 

Exhibitions

ON NOW.......

Sunday 4th May - Sunday 1st June 2008

 

IN THE ASCROFT ROOM........

'In the Wood'

Lancashire and Cheshire Woodcarvers

An Exhibition by this group of gifted woodcarvers with members demonstrating their skills on each Sunday and each May Bank Holiday.

ON THE BRIDGE........

Derek Haslam

A collection of Contemporary Watercolours

and abstract colourful collages.

 

IN THE MARSDEN.........

The works of Thomas Powell

Lancashire and its people

Featuring the Preston Guild and the Liverpool waterfront.

Workshops

For all the workshops below, please contact the Hall to express your interest!

BEAR CREATION WORKSHOP

HM BEARS

 Wednesday 9th July 

11.00 am until 4.00pm

 

 

 Workshop fee is only £60,

which includes:

 all of your materials,

two course lunch, refreshments and

your completed Henry VIII bear!

 

MAKING FELT WITH

ABIGAILS ATTIC

    This is a series of ½ day modules and is suitable for beginners of all ages, sometimes it can get energetic.

The first module introduces the basic method of making a piece of felt from Merino wool, suitable for wall hangings, cushions, bags or tablemats. It’s a lot of fun and you will probably get hooked and wish to progress further.

 

SCULPTING & CERAMICS

LEARN HOW WITH WYN ABBOT

 

Make wall plaques or ceramic tiles for indoor or outdoor use, no previous experience necessary, all equipment and clay provided.  A fun and rewarding one and a half day course run over two weekends.  Learn how to create your own unique piece, which will then be dried and fired before you glaze and complete it on the second day.   

Wyn will be doing a demonstration on Sunday 16th December 2007

 

LEARN TO PAINT WITH

DIANE CHAFFER

 

It’s only £27.50 for the day.

This includes morning and afternoon tea / coffee, lunch,

and all painting materials.

Please Ring for available Dates.

 

QUILTING MELLONS

 

    Enjoy an introduction to quilting with Rosemary Johnson at Samlesbury Hall

The day will include lunch, tea and coffee with all quilting materials provided

Please contact the Hall for further Information and dates

There will be a Quilting exhibition in the Chapel from the

1st to the 4th June

 
     
 

Events

 
 

 

GHOST INVESTIGATION EVENING

Friday 13th June 2008

7pm - 2am

£60 per Ticket

PLANT FAYRE

Sunday 22nd June 2008

OUT OF AFRICA

Sunday 13th July 2008

Starts 2pm

Adults £5 / Children £3.50

Family Tickets £15

TREASURE ISLAND

Sunday 10th August 2008

Starts 2pm

Adults £5 / Children £3.50

Family Tickets £15

 

YOU CAN BOOK ALL EVENT TICKETS

BY CALLING 01254 812010 EXT 221!